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BOD Calculator

Our air water pollution calculator computes bodcalculator accurately. Enter measurements for results with formulas and error analysis.

Reviewed by Daniel Agrici, Founder & Lead Developer

Reviewed by Daniel Agrici, Founder & Lead Developer

Formula

BOD=(D1-D2)xDF; BODu=BODt/(1-e^(-kt))

DO depletion times dilution factor. Ultimate BOD via first-order kinetics.

Worked Examples

Example 1: Wastewater

Problem:D1=8.5,D2=3.2,DF=30,5d,k=0.23

Solution:BOD=(8.5-3.2)x30=159 mg/L\nBODu=159/0.683=232.7 mg/L

Result:BOD5=159 mg/L

Example 2: River

Problem:D1=8,D2=5.5,DF=1,5d,k=0.23

Solution:BOD=2.5 mg/L\nBODu=3.66 mg/L

Result:BOD5=2.5 mg/L

References

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